Beschreibung
What is good architecture? What challenges does the digital revolution hold for planning and design? Is having your own workspace important for your creativity? How does co-creation impact the design process? Can you do architecture without coffee? Looking back over forty-five years of work, Nickl & Partner architecture office pose forty-five questions, both large and small, about architecture. The responses by the firms founders, employees, experts, and partners range from discussions of global trends to personal experiences. The stories and projects introduced here provide an immediate and entertaining snapshot of the current state of architectural design, as well as a view of its future. - Presents a showcase of works by the internationally acclaimed architecture firm Features engaging interviews and a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes Includes expert contributions on trends in the field of architecture for healthcare and research institutions
Autorenportrait
Professors Hans Nickl and Christine Nickl-Weller founded Nickl & Partner Architekten in Munich in 1979. The office has since developed into an internationally renowned architecture firm with branches in Switzerland, France, China, and Indonesia. Inspired by their work in research and teaching, the founders have a particular passion for designing visionary buildings for healthcare, higher education, and research.